Microsoft Voluntary Retirement for 7% US Staff

Microsoft announced a one‑time voluntary retirement program for eligible US employees, the first in its 51‑year history.
The plan targets senior directors and below whose age plus service years total at least 70, covering roughly 7% of US staff.
Eligible employees and managers will receive program details on May 7, while workers with sales incentive plans are excluded.
Microsoft also decouples stock from cash bonuses in its annual rewards, giving managers greater flexibility in compensating high‑performers.